Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Culinary Team Associate to join their vibrant kitchen in Chester. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team, preparing fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and generous discounts on food. With a focus on personal growth and a family-friendly policy, this position is perfect for those looking to kickstart their culinary career while making lasting friendships in a buzzing environment. Join the team and be part of something special!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform for each shift

New menu experiences

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on providing exceptional dishes for guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Education

High School Diploma

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Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately), Chester

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

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Kitchen team member | Full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish us all from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a kitchen team member at wagamama, you'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving our fresh food to standard with care. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends, all while ensuring our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• would love to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• have a genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• like buzzing environments, keeping organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and personal growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be recognized nationwide as a wok star — our national recognition program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday pay, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.